Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877116 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Esophagectomy resulted in temporary reduction of ghrelin levels, but while levels returned to normal 3 months later, weight loss persisted at 12 months. Further study is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of persistent weight loss and design therapeutic interventions to recover the weight lost.
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Authors
Masaru MD, PhD, Yoshinori MD, PhD, Katsuya MD, PhD, Toshihiko MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD, Kenji MD, PhD, Hideo MD, PhD, Alan T. MD, MPH, Naohiro MD, PhD, Yoshikazu MD, PhD,